How can I get my US passport from abroad?
I'm 17 and I am applying for a US passport in the Philippines. Do I use the DS-11 form? Although I'm a US citizen, my guardian doesn't have legal custody and my mother can't be located. So far, I haven't been able to get a US passport because I am only 17 and am not in the US.
How and where can I apply and how long does the process take?
My father is trying to get a passport for me from within the US; will he be able to do this?
Best Answer
The best source for instructions on what you need to do comes from the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines. Follow the directions on the Apply for an Adult Passport page.
You will probably need a considerable amount of documentation in order to apply for your first passport. The Passport Checklist details what you will need.
It may be possible for your father to submit the application on your behalf, but he will need at least a signed statement from you authorizing him to do so, plus the same stack of documentation that you would need to apply yourself.
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Can you get a U.S. passport while overseas?
American citizens can get the same full passport services outside of the United States, through the Overseas Passport Issuance Program. If you are living or traveling outside the United States and can claim a right to U.S. citizenship, you can apply for a passport at any U.S. embassy or consulate.Can I get my U.S. passport online?
Passport applications cannot be submitted online. Fill out the application by hand. Download the passport application form (DS-11) and instructions (PDF, Download Adobe Reader) and complete the application by hand, or go to a local passport acceptance facility to get a copy to fill out.How long does it take to get an American international passport?
Processing TimesRoutine8 to 11 weeksExpedited5 to 7 weeksExpedited at AgencyMust have international travel within 3 business daysHOW TO GET A USA PASSPORT (if you were born in another country)
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